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Early, aggressive treatment for RA can delay joint destruction.Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs(DMARDs): These drugs are the current standard of care for RA, in addition to rest, strengthening exercises, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Methotrex...
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There is no cure available for RA. However, treatment is available to combat the inflammation in order to prevent destruction of the joints, and to prevent other complications of the disease.
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There is no cure available for RA. However, treatment is available to combat the inflammation in order to prevent destruction of the joints and other complications of the disease.
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Although aerobic workouts like walking or running are important, they can't take the place of strength training when it comes to building and preserving muscle.
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No matter what your activity -- even standing or sitting with good posture -- you use your core muscles.
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Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body.decrease muscle tightness and increase flexibility.increase local blood flow to the area, thus promoting tissue healing.Therapeutic heat treatm...
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Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction.The general purpose of a heat treatment is to increase the extensibility of soft tissues, remove toxins from cells, enhance bl...
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instruments to freeze and destroy abnormal or cancerous skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made ...
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely avai...
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely avai...
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Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affect...
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Tendon repair is surgery to repair damaged or torn tendons.Local anesthesia(the immediate area of the surgery is pain-free) Regional anesthesia(the local and surrounding areas are pain-free) General anesthesia(the patient is unconscious and pain-f...
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been altered by physical or mental disease, injury, or other health problems.
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The occupational therapy interview is the initial fact-finding session between an occupational therapy practitioner and a patient to determine the patient''s problem(s) and to discuss possible intervention and treatment.The interview is the first o...
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Detailed information on joint replacement surgery Joint replacement, a surgical procedure to remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis), may be considered only after other treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief from pain and/or disability.
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Arthroplasty is surgery performed to relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a dysfunctional joint.The goal of arthroplasty is to restore the function of a stiffened synovial joint and relieve pain. As a surgical p...
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Arthroplasty is surgery to relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a joint.The goal of arthroplasty is to restore the function of a stiffened joint and relieve pain. Two types of arthroplastic surgery exist.
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Detailed information on knee replacement surgery When a knee is so severely damaged by disease or injury, an artificial knee replacement may be considered. Approximately 300,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed annually in the US. The most common age for knee replacement is between ages 60 to 80 years old.
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Knee replacement is a procedure in which the surgeon removes damaged or diseased parts of the patient''s knee joint and replaces them with new artificial parts. The operation itself is called knee arthroplasty.
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Knee joint replacement is surgery to replace a knee joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.Total knee replacement; Knee arthroplasty; Knee replacement- total; Tricompartmental knee replacement.You may receive g...
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The knee is a hingelike joint, formed where the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap meet. It is supported by muscles and ligaments and lined with cushioning cartilage. Over time, cartilage can wear away and the knee becomes stiff and painful.
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During total knee replacement surgery, your damaged knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis). This surgery almost always reduces joint pain and improves your quality of life.
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Swelling is common after total knee replacement, but there are steps you can take to minimize the amount of swelling you experience.
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You can do a lot now to make your recovery from knee replacement quicker and easier.
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You can keep your knee healthy by knowing the right moves and avoiding the wrong ones. Some activities may be permanently restricted.
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I am 55 and have a bad right knee from playing lots of sports. I am interested in getting a partial knee replacement. I've heard that the recovery is shorter and the result is better than a total replacement. What do you think?
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You and your healthcare team will assess how well you can care for yourself at home. You may need friends, family, or a home health aide to help with chores and errands.
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Exercising is the only way to regain your strength and range of motion. With continued exercise, you may gain more strength and range of motion than you had before surgery.
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What is the new knee replacement procedure that is in lieu of full surgery?
Donald Reilly, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-East.
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Detailed information on hip replacement surgery Hip replacement, also called arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged hip with a prosthesis (an artificial joint). This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture (breaking of the bone) or for someone who has severe arthritis.
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Hip joint replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.Hip arthroplasty; Total hip replacement; Hip hemiarthroplasty.A socket that replaces your old hip socket.
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Detailed information on hip replacement surgery Hip replacement, also called arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged hip with a prosthesis (an artificial joint). This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture (breaking of the bone) or for someone who has severe arthritis.
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The hip joint is one of the body's largest weight-bearing joints. A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain. But when a hip joint is damaged, it is likely to hurt when you move.
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If hip pain limits your ability to walk, work, or perform simple activities, you may want to talk to your doctor about a hip replacement.
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Treating health and dental problems now may improve healing after a joint replacement. If you're a smoker, do your best to stop or cut down.
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You may be nervous about getting a new hip. But the better prepared you are before surgery, the easier your recovery program is likely to be.
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A total hip replacement is major surgery, so don't be surprised if it takes a few months before you feel really good.
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By having a total hip replacement, you're taking the first step to getting back to an active lifestyle.
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